A group of students from The Village School in Houston have created a business that turns plastic bags into reusable products. The students, who are incoming seniors, have collected over 3,500 plastic bags from the community and transform them into tote bags and pouches. Their business, Next Use, has gained national recognition and recently received an award at a competition.

The team's mission is to address the growing problem of plastic pollution. Further details about the students' business and their award-winning project are available from the source. The students' innovative approach to reducing plastic waste has earned them recognition, and their project is an example of creative problem-solving in the community.